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A piece previously published in the print issue of Islamica Magazine between 2003-2009. The following has been an effort to digitize and archive as a free service. Author citations can be found at islamicamagazine.com as we continue to work on improving the digital archives here.



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Countdown to Democracy

Countdown to Democracy

[Headnote] Working as a polling station observer in Amman for the long awaited Iraqi elections, there are numerous issue
CHAIN OF COMMAND The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib

CHAIN OF COMMAND The Road from 9/11 to Abu Ghraib

Abstract (Summary) A term which once meant journalism (and journalists) that would stop at nothing in order to unearth
ANDALUS/TRAVELS WITH A TANGERINE The Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah/THE TRAVELS OF IBN BATTUTAH/THE POLYMATH

ANDALUS/TRAVELS WITH A TANGERINE The Journey in the Footnotes of Ibn Battutah/THE TRAVELS OF IBN BATTUTAH/THE POLYMATH

Abstract (Summary) Having whetted appetites with some of the finest writing I have read this year; it is awkward to pro
AFTER THE DELUGE

AFTER THE DELUGE

[Headnote] During the international volunteering efforts to clean up after the Tsunami, a young man chronicles the sight
ABSOLUTE FRIENDS

ABSOLUTE FRIENDS

Abstract (Summary) Having read his last few releases witii diminishing astonishment since he seemed bent on leaving die
“DUST ON THE PATH OF MUHAMMAD”

“DUST ON THE PATH OF MUHAMMAD”

Abstract (Summary) INTERVIEW WITH Shems Friedlander Shems Friedlander, "born in the heart of New York City", is not j
WHY TARIQ RAMADAN?

WHY TARIQ RAMADAN?

[Headnote] Why was Tariq Ramadan's visa revoked? According to Daniel Pipes he is a extremist Islamist. The U.S. governme
What’s in a Salaam?

What’s in a Salaam?

Abstract (Summary) The CT reading room is a dim, square enclave with glowing lightboxes set on the walls and flickering
TO BE A MUSLIM

TO BE A MUSLIM

Abstract (Summary) RELIGION TO BE A MUSLIM Islam, Peace and Democracy by HRH Prince Hassan bin TaIaI Sussex Academic Pr
The Tribulation of Tribal Islam, Tribal Muslims

The Tribulation of Tribal Islam, Tribal Muslims

[Headnote] Based upon false notions of group loyalty, Jihadist Islam creates the same problems and atmosphere of hate th